Korean Dictionary
How to say "Shoe Rack" in Korean
“Shoe Rack” in Korean is 신발장 (pronounced "Sinbaljang").
신발장
Sinbaljang
Usage & Context
A shoe rack or shoe cabinet is essential in Korean homes because shoes must be removed at the entrance. Most Korean apartments have built-in shoe storage.
Example Sentence
현관에 신발장이 있어서 신발을 정리하기 좋아요.
Having a shoe rack at the entrance is good for organizing shoes.
How to use 신발장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Shoe Rack” is 신발장, romanized as Sinbaljang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '신발장' as 'Shin-bal-jang'. '신' sounds like 'shin' in 'shinbone'. '발' sounds like 'bal' in 'ballad'. '장' sounds like 'jang' in 'jangly'. The 'l' sound in '발' slightly connects to '장'.
More Example Sentences
Organizing new shoes at home.
새 신발을 신발장에 넣었어요.
I put my new shoes in the shoe rack.
Complaining about insufficient storage space.
신발장이 너무 작아서 신발이 다 안 들어가요.
The shoe rack is too small, all my shoes don't fit.
Shopping for home furniture.
이케아에서 예쁜 신발장을 샀어요.
I bought a pretty shoe rack from IKEA.
Cultural Context
In Korean homes, removing shoes at the entrance (현관, hyeon-gwan) is a fundamental custom for cleanliness and tradition. Therefore, a '신발장' is an essential piece of furniture, often a built-in cabinet rather than just an open rack, found in almost every Korean apartment or house right by the front door. It's not just for storage but also a symbol of the home's cleanliness.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
신발장 정리하다
to organize the shoe rack
신발장 열다/닫다
to open/close the shoe rack
신발장 안에 넣다
to put inside the shoe rack
Related Expressions
신발
sinbal
shoe
옷장
otjang
wardrobe, closet
서랍장
seorapjang
chest of drawers
현관
hyeon-gwan
entrance, foyer
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